Purchasing Metals in Hawaii: Three Tips for Buying Success

07.22.2015

Buying large quantities of metals in Hawaii can prove a major undertaking. The first thing you will notice when beginning your search is that not all providers of metals are the same. With every prospective vendor claiming to be an industry expert, you can feel overwhelmed trying to make a choice that will be cost effective.

What To Look For When Purchasing Metals

As with any professional partnership, it is possible to pick a winner when purchasing metals if you know what to look for during the screening process. Using three simple tips can ensure that your vendor has what it takes to meet your needs and keep you and your customers happy.

What is the first thing you will want to consider when finding the right vendor? How much of their services are performed right on site. Oftentimes, vendors offer various capabilities, but they have to outsource many tasks to a third party provider. This could mean you will wait longer and pay more for your order to be fulfilled. When talking to a prospective provider, ask about the specific capabilities that they perform on premise so you’ll know that your order will be expedited as quickly as possible.

Additionally, buying steel means that you may need various shapes and sizes at different times throughout your project. Working with vendors who only offer a very limited selection may mean you don’t have exactly what you need when you need it. When screening a prospective vendor, discuss the types of materials and products that they offer, so you know that you will enjoy a one-stop-solution with any of your metal needs.

Finally, a quality provider of metals will not only deliver your materials to the site, they will deliver them on time! Actively discuss their commitment to meeting your delivery deadlines. Having what you need promptly shipped off to your job site will keep you on top of your schedule and keep your clients happy with your level of work – a win/win!

Natalie Spira
Natalie Spira is Kloeckner's Acquisition Marketing Manager. Previously, she was the Founder and CEO of Fraction Marketing, a marketing agency providing fractional support to scaling startups with a focus on acquisition marketing and demand generation. Natalie holds a MBA from Tel Aviv University with concentrations in entrepreneurship and marketing and a BA in English from UCLA.
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